I am of the opinion that if money is used to "buy experience, not stuff", it would definite improve the chances of someone getting happier. We experienced an island travel adventure as a family, and I relate this with happiness and money in a hub I wrote a few weeks back.

Why do you think that there is still a popular belief that money can buy you happiness? This is despite the fact every month or so we learn that the rich and famous drown themselves in drugs, alcohol and even kill...